WO2017109993A1

WO2017109993A1 - Content distribution system

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Publication number: WO2017109993A1
Application number: PCT/JP2015/086411
Authority: WO
Inventors: 仁西本
Original assignee: 株式会社ハイスピードボーイズ
Priority date: 2015-12-25
Filing date: 2015-12-25
Publication date: 2017-06-29
Also published as: JPWO2017109993A1

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a content distribution system which is capable of proffering a more sophisticated experience of viewing, on a terminal, information which relates to a book. A terminal unit 14 comprises: a book content display unit 14D1 which displays book content; a signal input unit 14C1 which is capable of receiving input of a signal or information which is associated with a description of the display on the book content display unit 14D1; and a signal output unit 14E1 which, when the signal or information has been inputted to the signal input unit 14C1, outputs a presentation content distribution request signal which is for requesting the distribution of presentation content aside from the book content. A content distribution unit 12 comprises: a presentation content storage unit 12B2 which stores presentation content; a presentation content control unit 12A3 which, upon receiving the presentation content distribution request signal, designates prescribed presentation content from among the presentation content which has been stored in the presentation content storage unit 12B2; and a presentation content output unit 12E2 which outputs to the terminal unit 14 the presentation content which has been designated by the presentation content control unit 12A3.

Description

Content distribution system

The present invention relates to a content distribution system for distributing content.

A business related to electronic books has been known. By purchasing an electronic book by a predetermined method, digital data relating to the electronic book can be taken into its own terminal and browsed on the terminal.

In the business related to electronic books, since the service is completed by distributing data related to books, there is an advantage that the cost is reduced unlike the purchase of conventional books that are paper media. It is also convenient in that the purchaser does not have to go to the bookstore.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-210689

However, in the conventional electronic book system, the service is completed by distributing digital data related to the book, and there is a lack of directing for the user to enjoy reading the book. In other words, conventional paper-based books are merely reproducible on a terminal that has received digital data distribution, and there has been no attempt to pursue production performance there.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a content distribution system that can enhance the presentation when browsing information on books on a terminal.

The present invention is a content distribution system including a content distribution unit that distributes book content and a terminal unit that outputs the book content distributed from the content distribution unit, wherein the terminal unit stores the book content In response to the input of the signal or the information to the book content display unit to be displayed, the signal input unit capable of inputting a signal or information associated with the display content on the book content display unit, and the signal input unit A signal output unit that outputs an effect content delivery request signal for requesting delivery of effect content other than the book content, and the content distribution unit includes an effect content storage unit that stores the effect content; Among the effect contents stored in the effect content storage unit in response to the effect content distribution request signal A presentation content control unit that specifies Luo predetermined the presentation content, and having a a presentation content output unit for outputting the presentation content specified on the terminal part in the presentation content control unit.

It is preferable that the production content output unit distributes the production content in a streaming format or a download format.

It is preferable that a table that defines a correspondence relationship between the effect content and the effect content distribution request signal is stored in the effect content storage unit.

The terminal unit includes an effect content selection unit that selects the effect content, and the signal output unit transmits information for specifying the effect content selected by the effect content selection unit as the effect content distribution request signal. It is preferable to add to the output.

The production content preferably includes at least one of a movie, music, or a moving image or a sound related to audio.

According to the present invention, in the terminal unit, when the signal or information associated with the display content related to the book content in the book content display unit is input from the signal input unit, the effect content distribution for requesting the distribution of the effect content A request signal is output from the signal output unit.

In the content distribution unit, a predetermined effect content is designated by the content control unit from the effect content stored in the effect content storage unit in response to the effect content distribution request signal. Then, the effect content specified by the effect content control unit is output as data or the like to the terminal unit by the effect content output unit.

Thereby, in the terminal unit, a predetermined production content is output together with the display content of the book content displayed on the book content display unit, and the production effect is enhanced.

In the configuration in which the production content is distributed in the streaming format or the download format by the production content output unit, the content is easily distributed using the existing distribution format.

In the configuration in which the production content storage unit stores a table that defines the correspondence between the production content and the production content distribution request signal, the production content is easily selected when the production content distribution request signal is received.

In the signal output unit of the terminal unit, information for specifying the production content selected by the production content selection unit is added to the production content distribution request signal and output. This makes it possible to select effect content from the terminal unit side.

The production content includes at least one of a movie, music, or a video or a still image related to audio, so that it is possible to realize the production in which a plurality of production contents are combined with the book content.

It is a network block diagram of the content delivery system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the content delivery part of the content delivery system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the terminal part of the content delivery system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the content delivery control process which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the flow of the distribution data of a book content delivery request signal and book content between a content delivery part and a terminal part. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the flow of the production content delivery request signal and the delivery data of production content between a content delivery part and a terminal part. It is the time chart which showed an example of the output timing of the production content delivery request signal output from a terminal part. It is the time chart which showed an example of the operation timing of the content of a book content and production content performed with a terminal part. It is a block diagram of the content delivery part of the content delivery system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the terminal part of the content delivery system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a book and production content list. It is the network block diagram which showed matching with the content delivery system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and SNS. It is the figure which showed an example of the ranking display of a book and effect content. It is a network block diagram which showed matching with the content delivery system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and another internet service. It is the conceptual diagram which showed an example of the link information in the display of book content. It is a conceptual diagram when moving from the book content displayed on the terminal unit to the linked content.

The content distribution system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The content distribution system can be realized not only as a system but also as an application program, for example.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that “content” simply includes production content in addition to book content.

“Book content” means, for example, digital data indicating the content of a book.

“Production content” means, for example, digital data including at least one of a moving image or a still image related to a movie, music, or sound.

[Overall configuration of content distribution system]
First, the overall configuration of the content distribution system will be described. It is also possible to adopt cloud computing technology for this system. In this configuration, it is theoretically possible to realize a configuration in which a so-called server is unnecessary, but in the following description, a configuration including a server is illustrated as an embodiment. However, the server does not correspond to the essential requirements of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the content distribution system 10 is a system that can simultaneously realize distribution of book content and distribution of production content, and can reproduce production content while reproducing the book content on the terminal unit.

The content distribution system 10 includes, for example, a content distribution unit 12 and a terminal unit 14, which are connected via a network such as the Internet.

In the content distribution system 10, predetermined content is distributed from the content distribution unit 12 to the terminal unit 12. As a delivery form, for example, forms such as streaming delivery and download delivery can be used.

Note that the content distribution unit 12 and the terminal unit 14 are configured to be communicable via wire or wirelessly. For example, a wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like is preferably used as the wireless communication technology. Optical wireless communication and communication using sound waves are also possible.

[Content Distribution Department]
Next, the content distribution unit 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the content distribution unit 12 is composed of, for example, a general server, but a cloud server or other network computer may be used. One or a plurality of content distribution units 12 may be provided.

The content distribution unit 12 includes, for example, a control unit 12A, a storage unit 12B, an input unit 12C, a display unit 12D, and an output unit 12E.

The control unit 12A includes, for example, a main control unit 12A1, a book content control unit 12A2, and an effect content control unit 12A3.

The main control unit 12A1 mainly controls the entire content distribution unit 12.

In response to the book content distribution request signal output from the terminal unit 14, the book content control unit 12A2 stores the contents of the book content to be distributed to the terminal unit 14 in the book content storage unit 12B1 of the storage unit 12B. Specify from digital data of book contents.

In response to the effect content distribution request signal output from the terminal unit 14, the effect content control unit 12A3 stores the contents of the effect content for distribution to the terminal unit 14 in the effect content storage unit 12B2 of the storage unit 12B. Specify from the digital data of the production content.

The storage unit 12B is composed of, for example, a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit 12B includes, for example, a book content storage unit 12B1, an effect content storage unit 12B2, and a table storage unit 12B3.

The book content storage unit 12B1 stores digital data relating to one or more book contents. The definition of the book content is as described above.

The effect content storage unit 12B2 stores digital data related to one or more effect contents. The definition of effect content is as described above.

The table storage unit 12B3 stores a table that defines the correspondence between the effect content and the effect content distribution request signal. By using this table, when the effect content distribution request signal output from the terminal unit 14 is input to the content distribution unit 12, a predetermined effect content is identified from the signal pattern or information included in the effect content distribution request signal. Is done.

The input unit 12C refers to a unit that can input predetermined information or signals, such as one or a plurality of buttons, a keyboard, or a touch panel. For example, when an operation such as pressing is performed on the input unit 12C, predetermined information or a signal is input to the input unit 12C. Note that the number, shape, design, and configuration of the input unit 12C are not particularly limited.

The display unit 12D is, for example, a liquid crystal display unit. Note that the number, shape, design, and configuration of the display unit 12D are not particularly limited.

The output unit 12E includes, for example, a book content output unit 12E1 and an effect content output unit 12E2.

The book content output unit 12E1 outputs digital data related to the book content specified by the book content control unit 12A2 to the terminal unit 14. As a content output form, streaming distribution or download distribution is possible.

The production content output unit 12E2 outputs to the terminal unit digital data related to the production content designated by the production content control unit 12A3. As a content output form, streaming distribution or download distribution is possible.

In detail, in content distribution, there is a streaming format as an example, but it is not limited to this format. For example, there may be a format without a buffer system or a format close to a download type, and these can be adopted.

For example, any of stream (streaming), progressive download (pseudo stream), download, etc. can be adopted as appropriate.

The stream is a method in which a temporary file (cache) is not created in the terminal unit 14 and the transmitted content data is directly flowed.

With progressive download (pseudo stream), a temporary file (cache) is created on the terminal unit 14 side, and software such as a browser on the terminal unit 14 side automatically deletes the temporary file after the user finishes viewing the presentation. Alternatively, it is a method of deleting by the user.

Here, the cache is a high-speed storage device that stores frequently used data in a high-speed processing storage device, thereby speeding up the processing by eliminating waste read from the low-speed processing device, or at that time. Or the replicated data itself. For example, memory can read and write data hundreds of times faster than a hard disk, so by storing frequently used data in the memory, processing is faster than if all data was placed on the hard disk. Can be In this case, the data replicated in the memory is a hard disk cache.

Download is a method in which copy data that does not disappear is saved in the terminal unit 14 unless the user deletes it.

The distribution method is not limited to the streaming technology, but in the case of distributing moving image data, audio data, video data, image data, data related to some information, etc., which are content data, for example, the streaming technology is suitable.

By adopting streaming technology, for example, video files can be played while being downloaded to a buffer of a certain size. Once a video file is downloaded, for example, a progressively downloaded file stores a downloaded file in a predetermined storage unit as a result, and a cache such as a stream. There is a method that is not saved.

Here, in the stream, when a predetermined time elapses, the data in the buffer memory is erased. Therefore, when reproducing, it is necessary to perform streaming again and download the data to the buffer memory again. For this reason, it takes time for the next playback, but it is convenient when the copyright problem is avoided and the usage fee is low.

In progressive download, since data or files acquired by distribution once is cached on the terminal unit 14 side, it is advantageous that each terminal unit 14 can reproduce the effect many times without redistribution. There is a point.

The cache is preferably saved by inserting the file into the storage unit.

Streaming distribution formats include on-demand distribution and live distribution, and in the present embodiment, one or both of them are included.

Specifically, on-demand distribution is a method of registering an encoded file in the storage of the content distribution unit 12 and distributing a predetermined content file to the terminal unit 14, for example.

Live distribution does not distribute a pre-created file as in on-demand distribution, but captures a captured video or the like (either live broadcast or recorded and edited) to the terminal unit 14. In this method, the data is sequentially converted (encoded) into data for streaming distribution and distributed in real time.

[Terminal part]
Next, the terminal unit will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal unit 14 is composed of, for example, a general terminal, and a mobile phone device, a personal computer, or the like may be used. One or more terminal units 14 may be provided.

The terminal unit 14 includes, for example, a control unit 14A, a storage unit 14B, an input unit 14C, a display unit 14D, and an output unit 14E.

Control unit 14A includes, for example, a main control unit 14A1 and an effect content selection unit 14A2.

The main control unit 14A1 mainly controls the entire terminal unit 14.

The production content selection unit 14A2 selects predetermined production content based on the signal or information input from the input unit 14C. The effect content selection unit 14A2 adds information for specifying the effect content selected in the effect content distribution request signal.

The production content selection unit 14A2 may be provided in the input unit 14C.

The storage unit 14B is composed of, for example, a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit 14B has, for example, a first storage area 14B1 and a second storage area 14B2.

The first storage area 14B1 stores a program for controlling the entire terminal unit 14 and a program for outputting an effect content distribution request signal.

The second storage area 14B2 stores data and information related to effect content and book content, content lists, ranking information, and the like. The content list and the ranking information may be configured to be stored in the storage unit 12B on the content distribution unit 12 side.

The input unit 14C refers to a device that can input predetermined information or signals, such as one or a plurality of buttons, a keyboard, or a touch panel. The input unit 14C includes, for example, a signal input unit 14C1. For example, when an operation such as pressing is performed on the input unit 14C, predetermined information or a signal is input to the signal input unit 14C1. Note that the number, shape, design, and configuration of the input unit 14C are not particularly limited.

The display unit 14D is, for example, a liquid crystal display unit. The display unit 14D includes, for example, a book content display unit 14D1 and an effect content display unit 14D2. Note that the number, shape, design, and configuration of the display unit 14D are not particularly limited.

Book content display unit 14D1 means a display area for displaying book content. In the book content display unit 14D1, the contents of the book can be browsed. The display data and format of the contents of the book are not particularly limited. The book content display unit 14D1 is preferably a liquid crystal display area.

The effect content display unit 14D2 means a display area for displaying effect content. In the effect content display unit 14D2, the contents of the effect can be browsed. As the contents of the production, for example, reproduction of a file including at least one of a movie, music, or a moving image or sound related to audio, and the like are not particularly limited. The effect content display unit 14D2 is preferably a liquid crystal display area.

The output unit 14E includes, for example, a signal output unit 14E1 and a sound output unit 14E2.

The signal output unit 14E1 outputs a predetermined signal to the content distribution unit 12 based on the information or signal input from the signal input unit 14C1. Examples of the predetermined signal include a book content distribution request signal and an effect content distribution request signal.

The sound output unit 14E2 outputs the sound or voice of the production content based on the production content data distributed from the content distribution unit 12. The sound output unit 14E2 is, for example, a speaker.

[Content delivery control processing]
Next, content distribution control processing using the content distribution system will be described. The content distribution control process described below is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 4, the input / output step of the book content distribution request signal is executed (S100). In the input step of the book content distribution request signal, for example, the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 and inputs a predetermined signal or information via the signal input unit 14C1. Specifically, information or a signal indicating the type of book content desired by the user is input through the input unit 14C.

In the book content distribution request signal output step, when a predetermined signal or information is input via the signal input unit 14C1, the book content distribution request signal is output under monitoring by the main control unit 14A1 of the control unit 14A. The signal is output from the signal output unit 14E1 of the unit 14E. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, a book content distribution request signal is output to the content distribution unit 12 via a predetermined communication means.

The book content distribution request signal may be generated when the main control unit 14A of the terminal unit 14 receives the input of the signal, or the storage unit of the terminal unit 14 receives the input of the signal. Data stored in the first storage area 14B1 in 14B may be used.

Next, a book content distribution step is executed (S200). When the book content distribution request signal is input to the content distribution unit 12, the book content control unit 12A2 in the control unit 12A of the content distribution unit 12 stores the book content corresponding to the book content distribution request signal in the book content storage unit 12B1. Specify from among. At this time, it is preferable that the book content is designated by using a predetermined table or the like indicating the correspondence between the book content distribution request signal and the book content.

And as shown in FIG. 5, when a book content is designated, the said book content will be delivered to the terminal part 14 from the book content output part 12E1 of the output part 12E. As a delivery method, as described above, a streaming format or a download format is preferable.

The terminal unit 14 receives the distribution of the book content from the content distribution unit 12, and the book content display unit 14D1 displays the content of the book content based on the data. Thereby, the user can browse the book content.

In addition, it is preferable that the data of the book content which received distribution is preserve | saved in 2nd storage area 14B2 in the memory | storage part 14B of the terminal part 14, for example.

Next, the input / output step of the production content distribution request signal is executed (S300). In the step of inputting the effect content distribution request signal, for example, the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 and inputs a predetermined signal or information via the signal input unit 14C1. Specifically, information or a signal indicating the type of effect content desired by the user is input through the input unit 14C.

In the production content delivery request signal output step, when a predetermined signal or information is input via the signal input unit 14C1, the production content delivery request signal is output by the monitoring by the main control unit 14A1 of the control unit 14A. 14E from the signal output unit 14E1. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect content delivery request signal is output to the content delivery unit 12 via the predetermined communication means.

The production content distribution request signal may be generated when the main control unit 14A1 of the terminal unit 14 receives the input of the signal, or the storage unit of the terminal unit 14 receives the input of the signal. The data stored in the first storage area 14B1 in 14B may be used.

Next, a production content distribution step is executed (S400). When the effect content distribution request signal is input to the content distribution unit 12, the effect content control unit 12A3 in the control unit 12A of the content distribution unit 12 displays the effect content corresponding to the content distribution request signal in the effect content storage unit 12B2. Specify from. At this time, it is preferable that the effect content is specified by using a predetermined table or the like indicating the correspondence between the effect content distribution request signal and the effect content.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the production content is designated, the production content is delivered to the terminal unit 14 from the production content output unit 12E2 of the output unit 12E. As a delivery method, as described above, a streaming format or a download format is preferable.

The terminal unit 14 receives the distribution of the production content from the content distribution unit 12, and the content of the production content is displayed on the production content display unit 14D2 based on the data. Thereby, the user can browse the effect contents.

In addition, it is preferable that the data of the effect content which received distribution is preserve | saved in the 2nd storage area 14B2 of the memory | storage part 14B of the terminal part 14, for example.

As described above, in the content distribution control process, the distribution of the book content and the distribution of the production content are executed in association with each other, and the output / reproduction of the two contents is executed at the same time. Specifically, the content of the book content is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1 in the display unit 14D of the terminal unit 14 and viewed, and the effect content is output from the sound output unit 14E2. Thereby, a visual presentation effect and an auditory presentation effect can be given to the user, a synergistic effect of both contents can be obtained, and the presentation performance and the game performance are enhanced.

[Book content and production content distribution timing]
Next, the distribution timing of book content and effect content will be described.

First, the output of the production content distribution request signal is based on the output of the book content distribution request signal. That is, the user operates the input unit 14 </ b> C of the terminal unit 14 to input a signal or information related to book content desired by the user. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the book content distribution request signal is output from the terminal unit 14 to the content distribution unit 12.

Then, the terminal unit 14 receives the distribution of the book content, and the content of the book content is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1 of the terminal unit 14.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the input unit 14 </ b> C of the terminal unit 14 is operated, and an effect content distribution request signal is output from the terminal unit 14 to the content distribution unit 12.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the output timing of the production content distribution request signal, the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 is operated at the timing of ΔT1, ΔT2, ΔT3, ΔT4, ΔT5,. As a result, an effect content distribution request signal is output from the terminal unit 14 to the content distribution unit 12 at the timing of ΔT1, ΔT2, ΔT3, ΔT4, ΔT5,.

Here, ΔT1 refers to the period from when the user operates the input unit 14C for the first time to output the effect content distribution request signal to when the user operates the input unit 14C for the second time to output the effect content distribution request signal. Mean time interval. In other words, the ΔT1 depends on the timing when the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 for the first time and then operates the input unit 14C for the second time.

Similarly, ΔT2 means that the user operates the input unit 14C for the second time to output the effect content distribution request signal, and then operates the input unit 14C for the third time to output the effect content distribution request signal. Means the time interval. In other words, the ΔT2 depends on the timing when the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 for the second time and then operates the input unit 14C for the third time.

ΔT3 is a time interval from when the user operates the input unit 14C for the third time to output the effect content distribution request signal to when the user operates the input unit 14C for the fourth time to output the effect content distribution request signal. means. In other words, the ΔT3 depends on the timing at which the user operates the input unit 14C for the fourth time after the user operates the input unit 14C for the terminal unit 14 for the third time.

ΔT4 is a time interval from when the user operates the input unit 14C for the fourth time to output the effect content distribution request signal to when the user operates the input unit 14C for the fifth time to output the effect content distribution request signal. means. In other words, the ΔT4 depends on the timing when the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 for the fourth time and then operates the input unit 14C for the fifth time.

ΔT5 is a time interval from when the user operates the input unit 14C for the fifth time to output the effect content distribution request signal to when the user operates the input unit 14C for the sixth time to output the effect content distribution request signal. means. In other words, the ΔT5 depends on the timing when the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14 for the fifth time and then operates the input unit 14C for the sixth time.

It should be noted that the time interval after ΔT6 can be continued in the same manner.

[Output timing of book content and production content]
Next, the output timing of book content and effect content will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, the output of the book content is executed. Specifically, the output time of the book content A is ΔT1, the output time of the book content B is ΔT2, the output time of the book content C is ΔT3, the output time of the book content D is ΔT4, the output time of the book content E is ΔT5, …. When displaying each book content, it can be said that these display times are the display times of each book content. Here, each output time of each book content is determined based on the number of pages of the book content.

“Book content A” means, for example, an effect that is output only on a predetermined page or continuously over a predetermined page. For example, it means only the first page or the first page to the tenth page. In addition, the numerical part of a page is not specifically limited.

“Book content B” means, for example, an effect that is output only on a predetermined page or continuously over a predetermined page. The book content B is executed following the book content A. For example, it means only page 11 or pages 11-20. In addition, the numerical part of a page is not specifically limited.

“Book content C” means, for example, an effect that is output only on a predetermined page or continuously over a predetermined page. The book content C is executed following the book content B. For example, it means only page 21, or pages 21-30. In addition, the numerical part of a page is not specifically limited.

“Book content D” means, for example, an effect that is output only on a predetermined page or continuously over a predetermined page. The book content D is executed following the book content C. For example, it means only page 31 or pages 31-40. In addition, the numerical part of a page is not specifically limited.

“Book content E” means, for example, an effect that is output only on a predetermined page or continuously over a predetermined page. The book content E is executed following the book content D. For example, it means only page 41 or pages 41 to 50. In addition, the numerical part of a page is not specifically limited.

Next, the production content is output. Specifically, the output time of the production content A is ΔT1, the output time of the production content B is ΔT2, the output time of the production content C is ΔT3, the output time of the production content D is ΔT4, the output time of the production content E is ΔT5, …. Thus, each output time of each effect content is based on, for example, the operation timing at the input unit 14C in the terminal unit 14 when turning the page of each book content.

Specifically, in the production content A, the production content distribution request signal is output to the content distribution unit 12 by the first operation of the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14, and the content distribution unit 12 receives this and the production content A Is distributed to the terminal unit 14. Then, the execution of the effect content A in the terminal unit 14 is continued by ΔT1.

More specifically, in the production content B, the production content distribution request signal is output to the content distribution unit 12 by the second operation of the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14, and the content distribution unit 12 receives this and the production content B Is distributed to the terminal unit 14. Then, the execution of the effect content B in the terminal unit 14 continues for ΔT2.

Specifically, for the effect content C, an effect content distribution request signal is output to the content distribution unit 12 by the third operation of the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14, and the content distribution unit 12 receives this and the effect content C Is distributed to the terminal unit 14. Then, the execution of the production content C at the terminal unit 14 continues for ΔT3.

Specifically, for the effect content D, an effect content distribution request signal is output to the content distribution unit 12 by the fourth operation of the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14, and the content distribution unit 12 receives this and the effect content D Is distributed to the terminal unit 14. Then, the execution of the effect content D in the terminal unit 14 continues for ΔT4.

Specifically, for the effect content E, an effect content distribution request signal is output to the content distribution unit 12 by the fifth operation of the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14, and the content distribution unit 12 receives this and the effect content E Is distributed to the terminal unit 14. Then, the execution of the effect content E in the terminal unit 14 continues for ΔT5.

In detail, the output of the production content after production content E proceeds in the same manner.

As a result, the production content A is displayed on the production content display unit 14D2 or output from the sound output unit 14E2 for the time ΔT1 when the content of the book content A is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1. Thereby, the user can experience the effect of the effect content A while browsing the contents of the book content A. The output of the effect content A includes display on the effect content display unit 14D2 and sound output on the sound output unit 14E2.

The effect content B is displayed on the effect content display unit 14D2 or output from the sound output unit 14E2 for the time ΔT2 when the content of the book content B is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1. Thereby, the user can experience the effect of the effect content B while browsing the contents of the book content B. The output of the effect content B includes a display on the effect content display unit 14D2 and an audio output on the sound output unit 14E2.

The production content C is displayed on the production content display unit 14D2 or output from the sound output unit 14E2 for the time ΔT3 when the content of the book content C is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1. Thus, the user can experience the effect of the effect content C while browsing the contents of the book content C. The output of the effect content C includes display on the effect content display unit 14D2 and sound output on the sound output unit 14E2.

The production content D is displayed on the production content display unit 14D2 or output from the sound output unit 14E2 for the time ΔT4 during which the content of the book content D is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1. Thereby, the user can experience the effect of the effect content D while browsing the contents of the book content D. The output of the effect content D includes a display on the effect content display unit 14D2 and an audio output on the sound output unit 14E2.

The effect content E is displayed on the effect content display unit 14D2 or output from the sound output unit 14E2 for the time ΔT5 when the content of the book content E is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1. Thus, the user can experience the effect of the effect content E while browsing the contents of the book content E. The output of the effect content E includes display on the effect content display unit 14D2 and sound output on the sound output unit 14E2.

Here, as an example, as a timing when the user operates the input unit 14C of the terminal unit 14, a predetermined display area or input unit 14C of the display unit 14D is displayed in a state where the book content is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1. It is preferable that the display content of the book content on the book content display unit 14D1 is changed by the operation, and the production content distribution request signal is output from the terminal unit 14 to the content distribution unit.

In this configuration, when a predetermined part of the display unit 14D or the input unit 14C is operated in a state where the book content is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1, the display content of the book content received by streaming or download is displayed. A change signal of the book content display content for change is output to the content distribution unit 12. That is, it is a display change control command output to the content distribution unit 12.

Alternatively, in the form in which the book content is stored in the terminal unit 14, the book content display content change signal is output from the main control unit 14A1 of the terminal unit 14 to the display unit 14D of the terminal unit 14. That is, it is a display change control command output to the inside of the terminal unit 14. Thereby, the display control of the book content display unit 14D1 is executed, and the book content display content on the book content display unit 14D1 is changed. Specifically, the display page of the book in the book content display unit 14D1 is updated.

Thus, every time the book content display content on the book content display unit 14D1 is changed, the content of the effect content is changed. Thereby, since a user can experience the production content which changes according to the contents of book content, production performance becomes high.

By storing a table defining the correspondence between the effect content distribution request signal and the effect content in the storage unit 12B of the content distribution unit 12 in advance, the effect content distribution request signal output from the terminal unit 14 The production content can be instantly designated, and the reaction speed until the delivery processing of the production content is increased. Thereby, the distribution of the production content by the content distribution system 10 becomes smooth.

Further, when the content distribution unit 12 receives the effect content distribution request signal, the main control unit 12A1 or the like may execute, for example, random number lottery processing and specify the contents of the predetermined effect content. In this case, predetermined effect content selected through the result of the random number lottery process is distributed to the terminal unit 14. As a result, playfulness can be added to the performance, and the playability is enhanced.

Particularly, when the user selects a favorite production content via the production content selection unit 14A2 of the terminal unit 14, information for designating the content of the production content can be added to the production content distribution request signal. As a result, it is possible to receive the distribution of the production content that the user likes from the content distribution unit 12 while displaying the book content on the book content display unit 14A1. As a result, the performance is further enhanced.

Next, a content distribution system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 9, the content distribution unit 12 further includes a function unit 12F. In addition, about the other structure of the content delivery part 12, it is the same as that of the content delivery part 12 of the content delivery system 10 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate | omits description.

The function unit 12F includes, for example, a book content list creation unit 12F1 and an effect content list creation unit 12F2.

The book content list creation unit 12F1 creates a book content list in which the types of book content designated when receiving a book content distribution request signal from the terminal unit 14 are listed. A book content list can be created for each terminal unit 14 having the same identification number, or a book content list can be created for each user. Furthermore, the book content list can be created by grouping or editing various conditions such as the output destination of the book content distribution request signal from the terminal unit 14 and the output timing of the book content distribution request signal.

In particular, the book content list creation unit 12F1 is output (designated) when displaying the display content (page content) and the display content (page content) of the book content distributed to the terminal unit 14 on the book content display unit 14D1. It is preferable to include in the book content list information regarding the correspondence relationship between the production content and the production content.

The production content list creation unit 12F2 creates a production content list in which the types of production content designated when receiving the production content distribution request signal from the terminal unit 14 are listed. An effect content list can be created for each terminal unit 14 having the same identification number, or an effect content list can be created for each user. Furthermore, the production content list can be created by grouping or editing various conditions such as the output destination of the production content delivery request signal from the terminal unit 14 and the output timing of the production content delivery request signal.

In particular, the production content list creation unit 12F2 is output (designated) when displaying the display content (page content) and the display content (page content) of the book content distributed to the terminal unit 14 on the book content display unit 14D1. It is preferable to include information on the correspondence relationship between the production content and the production content in the production content list.

Note that the book content list and the effect content list are preferably stored as data in the storage unit 12B of the content distribution unit 12. The storage location may be one or both of the book content storage unit 12B1 and the effect content storage unit 12B2. It is also possible to output these lists to the terminal unit 14.

Next, a content distribution system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 10, the terminal unit 14 further includes a function unit 14F. In addition, about the other structure of the terminal part 14, it is the same as that of the terminal part 14 of the content delivery system 10 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate | omits description.

The function unit 14F includes, for example, a book content list creation unit 14F1 and an effect content list creation unit 14F2.

The book content list creation unit 14F1 creates a book content list in which the types of book content designated when the book content distribution request signal is output from the terminal unit 14 are listed. Thereby, a book content list can be created for each terminal unit 14, or a book content list can be created for each user. Furthermore, the book content list can be created by grouping or editing various conditions such as the output destination of the book content distribution request signal from the terminal unit 14 and the output timing of the book content distribution request signal.

In particular, the book content list creation unit 14F1 is output (designated) when displaying the display content (page content) of the book content distributed to the terminal unit 14 on the book content display unit 14D1 and the display content (page content). It is preferable to include in the book content list information regarding the correspondence relationship between the production content and the production content.

The production content list creation unit 14F2 creates a production content list in which the types of production content designated when the production content distribution request signal is output from the terminal unit 14 are listed. Thereby, an effect content list can be created for each terminal unit 14, or an effect content list can be created for each user. Furthermore, the production content list can be created by grouping or editing various conditions such as the output destination of the production content delivery request signal from the terminal unit 14 and the output timing of the production content delivery request signal.

In particular, the production content list creation unit 14F2 is output (designated) when displaying the display content (page content) of the book content distributed to the terminal unit 14 on the book content display unit 14D1 and the display content (page content). It is preferable to include information on the correspondence relationship between the production content and the production content in the production content list.

Note that the book content list and the effect content list are preferably stored as data in the storage unit 14B of the terminal unit 14, but may be stored in the storage unit 12B of the content distribution unit 12.

Here, as an example of the book content list and the production content list, combinations of book content and production content are listed as shown in FIG. The user outputs a content distribution request signal designating favorite content from his / her terminal unit 14 to the content distribution unit 12 and receives distribution of the designated content from the content distribution unit 12.

Note that the combination of the book content and the production content shown in FIG. 11 is based on FIG. 8 and is merely an example.

[Use of SNS for various content lists]
Here, as shown in FIG. 12, data related to the book content list and the effect content list can be connected from the content distribution unit 12 or the terminal unit 14 to a plurality of SNSs (communication units) 16 via a network.

Specifically, it is possible to provide a book content list and a production content list using the SNS 16. In addition, participation in ranking on the SNS 16 and “Like” and “Share” buttons can be installed to spread and publicize.

Furthermore, it is also possible to sell its own book content list and production content list on the network. In this case, the content business can be realized by registering the book content list and the production content list in the server or the cloud server and using a well-known payment system.

As shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to spread support for the support points by spreading the book content and the production content (for example, see FIG. 11) on the SNS. For example, the ranking is produced and displayed based on the number of times supported by “Like” or “Share” on the SNS or a numerical value calculated using the number of times. In the ranking, one or both of book content and effect content are displayed.

In FIG. 13, as an example, support point 116800 for first place, production content B, support point 97580 for second place, production content D, support point 88528 for third place, book content A and production content C, support point 57205 for fourth place. , Production content A, 5th place shows support point 25004 and book content B.

Here, when only the book content is displayed in the ranking display, it is possible to combine predetermined performance content. For example, when other person's or his / her own book contents are displayed as rankings, it is possible to input and specify the desired production contents from the terminal unit 14. When the production content is designated as input, it is output as a signal to the content distribution unit 12, and the production content designated as input is reflected in the ranking display.

In FIG. 13, the book content B is supported in the fifth place. For example, the favorite production content E can be combined therewith.

It should be noted that book content may be combined when only production content is displayed.

Here, a person who designates content in the ranking may be charged by charging a predetermined amount or electronic money.

Further, since the contents of the ranking display are spread on the SNS, it is possible to purchase favorite contents from each terminal unit 14. In this case, for example, businesses that manage the content distribution unit 12 are collected and returned to the content provider or content input designated person as cash or electronic money of a predetermined amount.

The above contents may be executed on the terminal unit 14.

[Use as application]
Next, the function of the content distribution system 10 of each of the above embodiments can be distributed to members as an application program (hereinafter referred to as “application” as appropriate).

To register as a member, you can enter your personal information such as address, name, e-mail address, telephone number, etc., and pay the prescribed service fee. The contents of personal information and the presence or absence of a service fee can be determined as appropriate in the contract.

The application program of the content distribution system 10 is stored in the storage unit 12B of the content distribution unit 12 shown in FIG. 2, and the application is output to the member terminal unit 14. At this time, the member downloads the application to his / her terminal unit 14. The application program is stored in the storage unit 14B of the terminal unit 14. Thereby, the function of the content distribution system 10 is realizable in the terminal part 14 via an application.

The storage unit 14B of the terminal unit 14 stores the member's personal information and information related to payment of the service fee. As a result, it is possible to confirm and refer to information regarding the contents registered by the member and the service fee paid.

On the other hand, the storage unit 12B of the content distribution unit 12 stores the member's personal information and information related to payment of the service fee. As a result, the business operator who operates the content distribution unit 12 can provide service information regarding purchases, questionnaire requests, and the like to the members on the application or by e-mail / mail. Furthermore, information such as a member's purchase history and information such as a member's activity / behavior history can be acquired in real time or periodically, thereby further promoting the marketing activities of the business operator. As a result, the service provided by the content distribution system 10 can be improved and improved.

[Matching with Internet service]
The content distribution system of each of the above embodiments can also function as matching with various Internet services. In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 14, the content distribution system 10 can communicate with another Internet service server 18 via a network.

Note that the content distribution system 10 may be incorporated in a system inside the Internet service server 18.

With this configuration, the function of the content distribution system 10 can be added as a function of other Internet services. Specifically, it can be used as a content distribution system 10 that can be provided only to paid members of other Internet services. Thereby, when there is an internet service related to product sales, it is possible to provide effect content to a paying member who is a purchaser of a book.

[Link function for book contents]
Next, a function capable of moving from the book content distributed to the terminal unit 14 to another site or the like will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the book content distributed to the terminal unit 14 is distributed, it is displayed on the book content display unit 14D1 of the terminal unit 14.

Here, the book content distributed from the content distribution unit 12 includes predetermined link destination information. “Predetermined link destination” means, for example, a homepage, a website, software, an application, or the like that can reproduce predetermined content. In these links, economic activities such as reproduction and sales of various contents such as music contents, book contents, game contents, and animation contents, sales of these, sales of other goods, and download distribution of applications are realized. The destination content is included.

Specifically, in the state where the content of the book content is displayed in the book content display unit 14D1 of the terminal unit 14, predetermined information is displayed. Among them, link destination information is added to information such as predetermined keywords and figures (hereinafter referred to as “link information”), and the link destination is set.

For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, when the link destination information 20 displayed on the book content display unit 14D1 of the terminal unit 14 is selected on the touch panel, the link destination content 22 of the link destination is displayed on the display unit 14. Is done. In the link destination content 22, a predetermined economic activity can be realized on communication via the terminal unit 14 or the like.

Here, the revenue from the activity in the linked content via the book content is, for example, to the user who received the book content distribution to the terminal unit 14 and / or the administrator of the content distribution unit 12 that distributed the book content. On the other hand, a predetermined amount may be returned.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Content distribution system 12 Content distribution part 14 Terminal part 16 SNS (communication part)
18 Internet service server

Claims

A content distribution unit for distributing book content;
A terminal unit for outputting the book content distributed from the content distribution unit;
A content distribution system comprising:
The terminal unit includes a book content display unit that displays the book content, a signal input unit that can input a signal or information associated with display content on the book content display unit, and the signal or the input to the signal input unit. A signal output unit that outputs an effect content delivery request signal for requesting delivery of effect content other than the book content in response to input of information,
The content distribution unit specifies a predetermined production content from the production content storage unit for storing the production content and the production content stored in the production content storage unit in response to the production content delivery request signal. An effect control system comprising: an effect content control unit; and an effect content output unit that outputs the effect content specified by the effect content control unit to the terminal unit.
The production control system according to claim 1, wherein the production content output unit distributes the production content in a streaming format or a download format.
3. The effect control system according to claim 1, wherein a table that defines a correspondence relationship between the effect content and the effect content distribution request signal is stored in the effect content storage unit.
The terminal unit has an effect content selection unit for selecting the effect content,
The said signal output part adds the information for specifying the said effect content selected in the said effect content selection part to the said effect content delivery request signal, and outputs it. The content distribution system according to item 1.
5. The effect control system according to claim 1, wherein the effect content includes at least one of a movie, music, or a moving image or a sound related to audio.